用 (yòng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 用 (yòng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 用 (yòng) means "To use". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 用.

Q: How do you write 用 stroke by stroke?

用 has 5 strokes. The radical is 用. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 用 and 甩?

用 (yòng) and 甩 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 用?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 用. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 用?

Common words containing 用 include: 使用 (shǐ yòng) — to use; to employ; 有用 (yǒu yòng) — useful; 用心 (yòng xīn) — Attentive / Diligent.

How to Write 用

The character 用 (yòng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 用 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

用 is pronounced yòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To use.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 用 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 用

使用 shǐ yòng

to use; to employ

有用 yǒu yòng

useful

用心 yòng xīn

Attentive / Diligent

Example Sentences

请正确使用电脑。

qǐng zhèng què shǐ yòng diàn nǎo

Please use the computer correctly.

这本书很有用。

zhè běn shū hěn yǒu yòng

This book is very useful.

他学习很用心。

tā xué xí hěn yòng xīn

He studies very attentively.

Similar Characters

甩 shuǎi

甪 lù

甫 fǔ

Practice Writing 用 (yòng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 用

What does 用 (yòng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 用 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 用 and 甩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 用?

What common words use 用?

How to Write 用 (yòng)